I love movies, always have, always will. I love good movies even more! So, I decided it was time to make sure I've seen what's commonly accepted as the 100 greatest, as decided by the AFI. Some of the movies on the list I've seen a million times, some I've seen maybe once when I was little. With the help of my streaming subscription to Netflix, and getting my little red envelopes in the mail too, I will definitely conquer this list - and I can't wait! Please feel free to watch along or add comments about your movies as I watch them! Get the popcorn and milkduds ready!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

#75 In the Heat of the Night

1967
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger


Liked this one a lot...
Nothing too complex in terms of plot, but great characters and setting.  Its incredible and disgusting to think that this type of behavior in regards to race was common, especially in small southern towns.  Its incredible and disgusting to think that some people still think that way.
Trivia: Rod Steiger was asked by director Norman Jewison to chew gum when playing the part. He resisted at first but then grew to love the idea,and eventually went through 263 packs of gum during the shooting of the film. 
Up next: #74 The Silence of the Lambs

Thursday, January 12, 2012

#76 Forrest Gump

1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinese, Sally Field

I havent watched this one in a while! And it didn't disappoint.
I actually think I liked it more than when I watched it in '94 when it first came out.  There are so many details in this movie, and of course weaving Tom Hanks into old footage was an awesome touch.  Plus, this movie probably has one of the best soundtracks!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

#77 All the President's Men

1976
Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Hal Holbrook, Jack Warden

Two thumbs up, I liked this one a lot!  I thought Redford and Hoffman were great on-screen together.  I knew about Watergate before watching this movie, but not the details, and not how it was all found out.  This movie told that story, and it wasn't confusing.  Good one!